You might know a bit about vitamins, and may even take some every day, but do you really know what they are? We’ve got the answers to your vital vitamin questions: What are vitamins? Vitamins are compounds that our bodies need to work properly. Because we can’t make most of them, we have to get them from our diets. There are 13 vitamins altogether and they are classed as micronutrients because we only need them in small quantities, usually milligrams (mg) or micrograms (mcg or μg), every day.  One exception...

There is increasing evidence that being in a good state of health is one of best ways to protect yourself from succumbing to a severe COVID-19 infection and many other infections.  Given that there is no vaccine that is proven to give lasting protection, and the drugs that are currently used are not always effective we all need to be proactive in optimising our health. Things we’ve learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic so far include: Drugs and vaccines take time to produce, test and distribute so may not be the...

We all have an immune system that helps to protect us from disease. In babies and children, the immune system that will serve them throughout their lives is still developing. This means that for little ones, a healthy diet and good hygiene are key. We’ll take a look at what the immune system is, why it’s important, how you can support your baby’s immune system, and how you can support your children’s immune system. In this article, we’ll explore 10 ways to support your child’s immune system 5 ways to...

Are you getting enough Vitamin D every day? In fact, thinking about it, how much is ‘enough?’ Before we delve deeper into the ins and outs of Vitamin D, let’s just spend a minute or two focusing on what it is, the main sources of Vitamin D and what it does to our body. What is Vitamin D and what does it do? Vitamin D is the vitamin that’s responsible for helping regulate how much calcium and phosphate we have in our body. It’s these nutrients that make sure our...

 Since the start of the first lockdown back in March 2020, our lives have changed in so many ways. But with the end of lockdown in sight here are some quick and easy ways to support our immune systems.  We'll go through three of the best ways to make sure your immune system is at its best. Whether it's through supplements, sleep, or exercise - we've got the tips you need to stay healthy.  Emily Rollason, Holland & Barrett’s Expert Nutritionist comments: “Due to spending so much time indoors, especially...